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UCLA - Production/Directing - Narrative (2026)
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 10, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 22, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 3, 2026
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Apr 27, 2026
Waitlisted (w/o Interview)
Chapman Directing MFA - 2026 Fall
The process is interesting. Except for the...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
Denied (w/o Interview)
Binghamton University - Fall 2026 Cinema MFA
Radio silence until May 14th makes me feel like Rodney Dangerfield
- Film Program & Degree
- PLEASE ADD MY PROGRAM
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 4, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- May 14, 2026
Denied (After Interview)
Aalto University / Master's Programme in Film and Television
This is my first time applying. The...
- Film Program & Degree
- Aalto University - Film and Television Producing MA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 10, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 9, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 17, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 8, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Interview Scheduled
NFTS MFA - Producing - 2027
It took me around two weeks to put together my...
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Producing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Apr 21, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- May 13, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
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Chapman Directing MFA - 2026 FallCongrats on being waitlisted! Did you apply elsewhere as well?
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NFTS MFA - Producing - 2027Good luck! 🤞🤞Be sure to change the status to the correct interview status when you have a moment.
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Latest Film School Reviews
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Antioch University - Low-residency MFA in Creative Writing
A Unique CommunityI had an incredible time in the Creative Writing MFA program at AULA. Each of the mentors are working writers or retired professionals, and are very generous and patient as they navigate their own projects. They are able to bring their expertise and guidance to our writing and career plans. The... -
Boise State University - Film and Television Arts
A fast growing hands-on all around programBoise State University's film program is a very new program which only began in 2018. Since then they've grown exponentially and gotten much more funding which has allowed them to acquire new gear, studio space, and professors. You study a wide variety of subjects, from film theory, genres, to... -
Loyola Marymount University - School of Film and Television
Got my foot in the doorOverall, my time at LMU was a genuinely good experience. One of the biggest draws of the program is the atmosphere. Unlike the hyper-competitive environment you might find at a place like USC, LMU fosters a friendly, highly collaborative culture. The small class sizes make it easy to build a... -
Antioch University - Low-residency MFA in Creative Writing
Amazing Program for the Working WriterAntioch is a program that can work for anyone willing to put in the dedication. Being low-residency, this program allows students to build communities while also networking within their chosen career path. Instructors are available for one-on-one projects, feedback, and career advice as they're... -
UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT)
The Best Production Design ProgramI loved this program with my entire being and would do it again without hesitation. The faculty are award-winning filmmakers who have led the industry for decades, and they all know each other. That network is real and it works. I was pulled onto a show immediately after graduation and have...
Film School Admissions Department Interviews
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How to Get Into CU Boulder’s Film Program: Tips from Kelly Sears, Associate Chair (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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The Department of Cinema Studies & Moving Image Arts at the University of Colorado Boulder is a pioneer in avant-garde filmmaking, with a... -
How to get into Chapman's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts: Tips from the Department of Admissions (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 17 min read
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- Reaction score: 4
Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts offers top-notch filmmaking courses in a welcoming and close-knit environment. Notable... -
How to get Into FSU College of Motion Picture Arts: Tips from Paige Roberts, Head of Admissions (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 13 min read
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- Reaction score: 2
- Comments: 1
Located in the heart of Tallahassee, Florida State University’s College of Motion Picture Arts is a diverse, budget-friendly film school with an... -
How to Get Into AFI Conservatory: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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- 21 min read
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- Reaction score: 5
- Reviews: 1
Ask anyone about where to go to film school, and you’re bound to hear the American Film Institute Conservatory. First established in 1967, AFI is... -
Inside UCLA TFT’s Professional Programs: A Conversation with Director Brian Patrick Fagan (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television's Professional Programs provide an intensive, career-driven education in half the time as a... -
How to Get Into Stony Brook University: Exclusive Advice From the MFA Program Directors (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 15 min read
- Views: 4K
- Reaction score: 1
Stony Brook University is the hidden gem of East Coast film and TV programs. Featuring award-winning faculty and guest lecturers, the school...
Film Student Interviews
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Q & A With Juliana Lee White, FSU CMPA Graduate Production Student
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 6 min read
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Established in 1989, Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts is located in Tallahassee and aims to help students master filmmaking... -
Q & A With Patrick Clement, Columbia MFA Screenwriting & Directing Student
- Chris W
- 12 min read
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- Reaction score: 20
- Comments: 5
- Reviews: 1
"I went to Columbia because I wanted to be a better storyteller and understanding structure... and I do think my storytelling has gotten better... -
NYU Student's Key to Success: High School
- Eric Villa (Stuudeo.com)
- 2 min read
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This article was initially released to subscribers at Stuudeo.com. Subscribe to Stuudeo for weekly stories on filmmakers and practical insights on... -
UCLA TFT Producers Program, Demystified: Spotlight on Keenan Kunst, Graduate Student
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 7 min read
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Keenan Kunst (FilmSchool.org user @KeenanDK) sits behind a cluster of canyons and valleys. His Zoom background reflects his longtime passion for... -
Q& A With Danni (aka IndecisiveElle), Chapman Directing MFA Student
- Chris W
- 7 min read
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- Reaction score: 16
- Comments: 5
“Film School is still Graduate School... you're still getting a master's and there's still traditional work that has to be done. And a lot of... -
Q & A With Kendra Daniels, a Michener Screenwriting Fellow
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 7 min read
- Views: 8K
- Reaction score: 3
For more than 25 years, the Michener Center for Writers has attracted top talent for its selectivity — only two screenwriters are admitted per...
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From the Over Describer to the Compulsive Recapper: Eight Screenwriting Mess-ups to Avoid
- GPCW Screenwriting
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Many of the most common mistakes found in screenplays are also easy to rectify. So if you are working on a screenplay of your own, make sure that... -
Flashbacks vs. Monologues and Other Points of Contention
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By James Napoli. Flashbacks Nothing provokes a more knee-jerk “don’t do it” reaction from screenwriters than the decision to include one or more... -
Surprise or Suspense
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By James Napoli As the head of our Screenwriting MFA at Western, I thought it would be interesting to post some articles on screencraft for your... -
Wrapped my third semester and started my fourth at Stony Brook
- briolson
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Favorite Class: Producing with Summer Shelton Summer is a working professional who taught the basics of line producing. We used Movie Magic... -
My Second Year at Stony Brook
- briolson
- 2 min read
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I'm checking into FilmSchool.org during one of my very few nights off. I'm streaming THE WRONG PARIS on Netflix and it's hitting all it's Netflix... -
That’s a wrap on my first year of graduate film school at Stony Brook.
- briolson
- 2 min read
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- Reaction score: 4
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Last night, our class screened our rough cuts for our Production 1 films. We had snacks and cheered and some people had to rush off to help a...
Latest Scholarships
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ESRA New York Program Scholarship
ESRA Film School offers to up to 5 applicants a reduction of tuition fees for a one year intensive Filmmaking program in New York city in...- Deadline
- Jul 17, 2026
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- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $5000
- Academic Requirements
- High School Senior
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- College Freshman
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- Attending a Graduate Program
- Academic Specialization
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- Communications
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- Visual Arts
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- Narrative Statement
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- Video Submission
- ESRA Film School
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Stony Brook Manhattan's MFA in TV Writing
Tuition remission and annual stipend available to reduce an already low tuition. With a .25 scholarship, in state tuition is basically free and...- Deadline
- May 15, 2026
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $40000
- Academic Requirements
- No Requirement
- Academic Specialization
- No specialization required
- Citizenship Requirements
- None
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- Identity Requirements
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- No Requirement
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- No Requirement
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- Narrative Statement
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
- Screenplay
- TVProf
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 16
- Views: 255
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Write & Direct Online Film School
Once a month a full 12-month access scholarship is awarded to a filmmaker who best fits the Write & Direct training.- Deadline
- Jul 11, 2025
- Award Type
- Full Tuition
- Academic Requirements
- No Requirement
- Academic Specialization
- No specialization required
- Citizenship Requirements
- US Citizen
- Canadian Citizen
- Regional Requirements
- No Requirement
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- Financial Requirement
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- writedirect
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- Clicks: 137
- Views: 1K
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Stony Brook University (SUNY) - Partial and full ride scholarships
Full and partial scholarships for strong portfolios submitted by domestic and international Filmmakers and TV Writers- Deadline
- Jan 15, 2025
- Award Type
- Full Tuition
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $46200
- Academic Requirements
- Attending a Graduate Program
- Min 3.0 GPA
- Other (Please Add)
- Academic Specialization
- Advertising
- Communications
- Creative Writing
- Digital Media
- Film
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- Screenplay
- Video Submission
- MagdaleneB
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 87
- Views: 3K
- Reaction score: 1
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Columbia College Chicago Excellence in Film and Television Scholarship
Columbia College Chicago is one of the top film schools in the Midwestern US. Its Excellence in Film and Television Scholarship was established to...- Deadline
- Mar 1, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $2500
- Academic Requirements
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Academic Specialization
- Film
- Television
- Citizenship Requirements
- None
- Regional Requirements
- Illinois
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
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Latest Film School Reviews
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Antioch University - Low-residency MFA in Creative WritingA Unique CommunityI had an incredible time in the Creative Writing MFA program at AULA. Each of the mentors are working writers or retired professionals, and are...
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Boise State University - Film and Television ArtsA fast growing hands-on all around programBoise State University's film program is a very new program which only began in 2018. Since then they've grown exponentially and gotten much more...
- Anonymous
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Loyola Marymount University - School of Film and TelevisionGot my foot in the doorOverall, my time at LMU was a genuinely good experience. One of the biggest draws of the program is the atmosphere. Unlike the hyper-competitive...
- Anonymous
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Antioch University - Low-residency MFA in Creative WritingAmazing Program for the Working WriterAntioch is a program that can work for anyone willing to put in the dedication. Being low-residency, this program allows students to build...
- Anonymous
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UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT)The Best Production Design ProgramI loved this program with my entire being and would do it again without hesitation. The faculty are award-winning filmmakers who have led the...
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